Main content
Sorry, this episode is not currently available

20/01/2011

Alex keeps everyone laughing through the night and plays the best selection of tunes. With Album and Record of the Week, and Lester's and Listener's Library.

It's Thursday, which means it is time for the second Half-Time Hooter of the Week; even more inspired daftness and brilliant music from the Dark Lord himself, Alex Lester. There is another track from the Album of the Week from Adele and the Record of the Week from Sara Bareilles, two more selections from Alex's spare room in Lester's Library including something country from Toby Keith and something different from Harry Manx, and Pete Whyatt in Nottingham has his choice played in Listener's Library. Plus, Alex asks what would your star sign be if it was more accurate in "The Best Time of the Day Zodiac", your slightly spurious excuses to celebrate in "Canni-versaries" and "How Can You Improve Perfection?". Plus, there's Pause for Thought at 3.20am. Let the buffoonery begin!

3 hours

Last on

Thu 20 Jan 2011 02:00
Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 2

More episodes

Previous

19/01/2011

Next

21/01/2011

See all episodes from Alex Lester

Music Played

  • David Bowie

    Rebel Rebel

    • David Bowie - Best Of Bowie.
    • EMI.

  • Julian Lennon

    Too Late For Goodbyes

    • The Greatest Love Vol.2 (Various).
    • Charisma.

  • RECORD OF THE WEEK (Columbia) Released 14th February

    • Sara Bareilles

      King Of Anything

      • (CD Single).
      • Columbia.
      • 1.

  • Eurythmics

    You Have Placed A Chill In My Heart

    • Eurythmics - Greatest Hits.
    • RCA.

  • Guns N’ Roses

    Sweet Child O' Mine

    • The Hits Album 10 (Various Artists).
    • Hits Album.

  • Bruce Springsteen

    Ain't Good Enough For You

    • The Promise.
    • Columbia.
    • 1.

  • The Corrs

    Old Town

    • (CD Single).
    • Atlantic.

  • Gene Vincent

    Be Bop A Lula

    • That's Rock'n'Roll (Various Artists).
    • EMI.

  • Bob Marley & The Wailers

    One Love / People Get Ready

    • Bob Marley & The Wailers - Legend.
    • Island.

  • Lester's Library: Featured on the CD 'Isle of Manx’ (Dog My Cat)

    • Harry Manx

      Coat of Mali

  • Fleetwood Mac

    Gypsy

    • 50 Years - Don't Stop.
    • Warner Bros.
    • 002.

  • The Bryan Ferry Orchestra

    Alphaville

    • Olympia.
    • Virgin.
    • 1.

  • Paul Weller

    No Tears To Cry

    • (CD Single).
    • Island.
    • 1.

  • Electric Light Orchestra

    Shine A Little Love

    • ELO's Greatest Hits Vol.2.
    • Epic.

  • Madonna

    Express Yourself

    • (Single).
    • Sire.

  • CeeLo Green

    Cry Baby

    • The Lady Killer.
    • Warner Bros.
    • 9.

  • The Beautiful South

    Don't Marry Her

    • (CD Single).
    • Go! Discs.

  • Aretha Franklin

    You're All I Need To Get By

    • Aretha Franklin - Queen Of Soul.
    • Atlantic.

  • Matisyahu

    One Day

    • (CD Single).
    • 100%.
    • 1.

  • Sweet Sensation

    Sad Sweet Dreamer

    • Misty Blue - Love Songs Of The 70's.
    • Old Gold.

  • Deep Purple

    Smoke On The Water

    • Singles A's & B's.
    • EMI.
    • 2.

  • Listener's Library. Suggested Pete Whyatt in Nottingham. Featured on the CD ‘The Girls' Scene’ (Spectrum)

    • Pamela Blue

      My Friend Bobby

  • Living in a Box

    Living In A Box

    • Fantastic 80's - 3 (Various Artists).
    • Sony Tv/Columbia.

  • Elton John & Leon Russell - When Love Is Dying

  • U2

    Mysterious Ways

    • (CD Single).
    • Island.

  • Earth, Wind & Fire

    September

    • Greatest Hits Of 1978 (Various Artis.
    • Premier.
    • 3.

  • Chaka Demus & Pliers

    Tease Me

    • (CD Single).
    • Mango.

  • Sheryl Crow

    Peaceful Feeling

    • (CD Single).
    • A&M.
    • 1.

  • Chuck Berry

    Sweet Little Sixteen

    • That's Rock'n'Roll (Various Artists).
    • EMI.

  • Sam Brown

    Stop!

    • Woman (Various Artists).
    • Polygram Tv/Sony Tv.

  • Israel KamakawiwoÊ»ole

    Somewhere Over The Rainbow

    • Best Of.
    • Decca.
    • 1.

  • ALBUM OF THE WEEK 'Adele - 21' (XL) Released 24th January

    • Adele

      Set Fire To The Rain

      • 21.
      • XL.
      • 5.

  • Poison

    Unskinny Bop

    • Poison - Greatest Hits.
    • EMI.

  • Ray Charles

    Your Cheatin' Heart

    • Ray Charles - The Collection.
    • Castle Communications.

  • Lester's Library: Featured on the CD ‘American Ride’ (Show Dog)

    • Toby Keith

      Every Dog Has It's Day

  • Alannah Myles

    Black Velvet

    • Red Hot Metal (Various Artists).
    • Dover Records.

  • Teddy Thompson

    Looking for a Girl

    • (CD Single).
    • Decca.
    • 1.

  • Simply Red

    The Right Thing

    • Simply Red Greatest Hits.
    • East West Records.

Broadcast

  • Thu 20 Jan 2011 02:00
    Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 2

Alex Lester has moved!

Alex Lester has moved!

Find him After Midnight with Janice Long...

The A-Z of Alex Lester

To celebrate Alex's 26th year on Radio 2 here's a handy guide to his nocturnal world.